Is Patrick Marleau #384 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Patrick Marleau #384 sells for $88.77 against $3.39 raw: a $85.38 spread, 26× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($29.91) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $3.39
- PSA 10
- $88.77
- PSA 9
- $29.91
- Gem premium
- 26×
- As of
- Jul 11, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — PSA 10 | $88.77 | +$60.38 | +$35.38 | −$64.62 |
| PSA 9 | $29.91 | +$1.52 | −$23.48 | −$123 |
| PSA 8 | $12.72 | −$15.67 | −$40.67 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $3.39 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
Expected value — how often does it need to gem?
| Chance it gems | Expected sale | Expected net (standard fee) |
|---|---|---|
| 25% | $44.63 | −$8.77 |
| 50% | $59.34 | +$5.95 |
| 75% | $74.06 | +$20.67 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 40%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
Which grader pays the most — and what a 10 takes
All centering standards →| Grader | 10 sells for | vs best | Front centering for a 10 | Back |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $115 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $88.77 | −$26.23 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $53.00 | −$62.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $53.00 | −$62.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
Tolerances are each company's published centering standard for its top grade; surface, corners and edges must also be clean. Centering is the one you can measure yourself before you pay.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $88.77 | $53.00 | $115 | $53.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $43.39 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $29.91 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $12.72 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $9.95 |
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Grading Patrick Marleau #384 — FAQ
Is Patrick Marleau #384 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Patrick Marleau #384 sells for $88.77 against $3.39 raw: a $85.38 spread, 26× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($29.91) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Patrick Marleau #384 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Patrick Marleau #384 (Hockey Cards 1996 Upper Deck) sells for about $88.77 versus $3.39 for a raw near-mint copy — a 26× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Patrick Marleau #384?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $115, ahead of PSA 10 at $88.77. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Patrick Marleau #384 need for a BGS 10?
BGS publishes 55/45 front and 70/30 back centering as the tolerance for a 10 (Gem Mint). Off-center copies are capped below the top grade regardless of surface — measure yours before paying the fee.
What gem rate makes grading Patrick Marleau #384 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Patrick Marleau #384 breaks even when it gems about 40% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $29.91).
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